Calm Care Suicide Awareness Workshop

How to approach the person and make a connection

How to determine if suicide is in their thoughts

What to do about it, to ensure the person’s safety is addressed and they are protected from suicide

How to use the ‘Calm Care’ app so that support is ongoing for the person as they work through their pain and distress

A 16-page booklet packed with information and examples of helpful responses and practical questions to ask at any stage of the conversation.

Your workbook lists all relevant National helplines and websites in Australia.

You will be given access to the ‘Calm Care’ app which will provide the person you are supporting with a tool they can use at anytime they are feeling vulnerable to connect to their supports, and provide automated messaging when they are in crisis.

You will be given a printed certificate of attendance that you can proudly put on display.

You will have access to materials on the website to further your learnings and development

This is an evidence-informed program that is based on the very latest research and is focused on providing life-saving connections for someone when they are feeling their most vulnerable.

Recognise the impact of suicide and distinguish between myths and facts.

Debate identifying risk factors, warning signs, protective factors versus identifying life stressors in suicide prevention and review recent research.

Practice how to ask about suicide and discuss overcoming stigma associate with the concept of suicide.

Develop a warm referral technique and strategies to ensure both professional and community support networks.

Recognise the differences between burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and moral injury and formulate a self-care plan.